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Deity Collection (#89)

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Background imageDeity Collection: Venus and Cupid, c. 1692-1705 (oil on glass, tortoiseshell & ebony)

Venus and Cupid, c. 1692-1705 (oil on glass, tortoiseshell & ebony)
2460033 Venus and Cupid, c.1692-1705 (oil on glass, tortoiseshell & ebony) by Garofalo, Carlo (17th-18th centur); 65x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Allegorical portrait of a lady as Diana, 1777 (pastel on paper)

Allegorical portrait of a lady as Diana, 1777 (pastel on paper)
1769627 Allegorical portrait of a lady as Diana, 1777 (pastel on paper) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 62.5x52.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageDeity Collection: Figure of Mahakarunalokeshvara (bronze)

Figure of Mahakarunalokeshvara (bronze)
1220096 Figure of Mahakarunalokeshvara (bronze) by Javanese School, (9th Century); height: 11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Personification of Pax (oil on panel)

Personification of Pax (oil on panel)
992676 Personification of Pax (oil on panel) by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1552-1616) (follower of); 45.4x33.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holding a sword and a balance)

Background imageDeity Collection: One of a series of four Doccia moulded oval plaques, mid 18th century (porcelain

One of a series of four Doccia moulded oval plaques, mid 18th century (porcelain
862507 One of a series of four Doccia moulded oval plaques, mid 18th century (porcelain) (see also 862504-6) by Italian School

Background imageDeity Collection: David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Background imageDeity Collection: Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883)

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883)
CH416884 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze)

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze)
CH416883 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); height: 52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series

Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series
615950 Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series, with a central figural roundel above Poseidon, Brussels, c.1545-50 (textile) by Vaga, Perino del (1501-1547) (attr)

Background imageDeity Collection: Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)

Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze)
474253 Imperial figure of Avalokiteshvara (see also 474250 to 474254) (gilt bronze) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Early Victorian pedestal sideboard (parcel-gilt wood & Breakfront marble)

Early Victorian pedestal sideboard (parcel-gilt wood & Breakfront marble)
CH445126 Early Victorian pedestal sideboard (parcel-gilt wood & Breakfront marble) by English School, (19th century); 99x275x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)

Venus and Cupid (oil on panel)
3061950 Venus and Cupid (oil on panel) by Valckert, Werner Jacobsz van den (1585-1627); 101.4x75.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: The Last Judgement, (oil on panel)

The Last Judgement, (oil on panel)
990251 The Last Judgement, (oil on panel) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516) (follower of); 96.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Judgement. School of Hieronymus Bosch (c.1450-1516)

Background imageDeity Collection: Magical pendant, 3rd - 4th century AD (gold & heliotrope)

Magical pendant, 3rd - 4th century AD (gold & heliotrope)
3036872 Magical pendant, 3rd - 4th century AD (gold & heliotrope) by Roman; length: 4.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The outer edge of the plain bezel with a fringe of granulation)

Background imageDeity Collection: The Ramparts of Gods House, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Ramparts of Gods House, 1890 (oil on canvas)
659011 The Ramparts of Gods House, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Strudwick, John Melhuish (1849-1937); 61x85.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)

Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool)
693810 Mythological tapestry, late 17th century (silk & wool) by Flemish School, (17th century); 257x384 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting the Triumph of Bacchus)

Background imageDeity Collection: Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle

Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle
486118 Detail of a Louis XIV commode (ormolu, brass, tortoiseshell & ebony boulle) (see also 486114-19) by Sageot, Nicholas (1666-1731); Private Collection; (add.info.: In premier parte)

Background imageDeity Collection: Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)

Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)
778246 Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c

Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c
5926317 Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Background imageDeity Collection: Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c

Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c
5926315 Incense burner in the form of the god Tlaloc, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Background imageDeity Collection: The Annunciation (oil on panel)

The Annunciation (oil on panel)
827866 The Annunciation (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84) (circle of); 90.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Circle of Pieter Pourbus (1523/1524-1584)

Background imageDeity Collection: Neptune (engraving)

Neptune (engraving)
3960957 Neptune (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses.); out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: Shiva, Vishnu and Krishna, Hindu gods (engraving)

Shiva, Vishnu and Krishna, Hindu gods (engraving)
3647114 Shiva, Vishnu and Krishna, Hindu gods (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shiva, Vishnu and Krishna, Hindu gods)

Background imageDeity Collection: Scamander, 1615 (engraving)

Scamander, 1615 (engraving)
3480552 Scamander, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Scamander (river god in Greek mythology) 1615

Background imageDeity Collection: Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser), 1615 (engraving)

Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser), 1615 (engraving)
3480548 Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser), 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser)

Background imageDeity Collection: Fudac Myacac, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal)

Fudac Myacac, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal)
3617915 FudAc MyAcAc, early 13th century (lacquer and gold with crystal) by Kaikei (fl.1183-1223); 53.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Lacquered Japanese cypress)

Background imageDeity Collection: Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c. 270-50 B. C. (marble)

Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c. 270-50 B. C. (marble)
3615977 Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c.270-50 B.C. (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 38.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDeity Collection: Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)

Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3505445 Krishna comes to the lovesick Radha, c.1700 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 32x25.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageDeity Collection: Minerva, 1886 (stained glass)

Minerva, 1886 (stained glass)
3475492 Minerva, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK; (add.info.: Shrigley & Hunt (1873-1982)); eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Background imageDeity Collection: Ebisu, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life

Ebisu, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life
3504362 Ebisu, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life (Tosei Shichi Fukujin), c.1769 (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu

Background imageDeity Collection: Cupid Reviving Her, 1866 (woodcut)

Cupid Reviving Her, 1866 (woodcut)
3726020 Cupid Reviving Her, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.3x15.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Psyche Spying, 1866 (woodcut)

Psyche Spying, 1866 (woodcut)
3726001 Psyche Spying, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.3x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Cupids First Sight of Psyche, 1866 (woodcut)

Cupids First Sight of Psyche, 1866 (woodcut)
3725990 Cupids First Sight of Psyche, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 11.1x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDeity Collection: Marble sarcophagus with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait, c. 190-200 AD (marble)

Marble sarcophagus with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait, c. 190-200 AD (marble)
3526102 Marble sarcophagus with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait, c.190-200 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 45.1x179.1x53.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDeity Collection: Tripod Bowl, c. 550-700 (terracotta and paint)

Tripod Bowl, c. 550-700 (terracotta and paint)
3576889 Tripod Bowl, c.550-700 (terracotta and paint) by Mayan (6th-8th century); 8.3x34.6 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, USA; (add.info.:); Gift of Mr. John B. Fulling; out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176485 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height:12.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDeity Collection: Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)

Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta)
6176484 Rattle in the Form of a Crouching Grotesque Yaksha (terracotta) by Indian School, (1st century BC); height: 9.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDeity Collection: Vishnu with Lakshmi on a lotus, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)

Vishnu with Lakshmi on a lotus, c. 1780 (opaque w / c on paper)
6040522 Vishnu with Lakshmi on a lotus, c.1780 (opaque w/c on paper) by Pahari School (18th century); 11x9.5 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageDeity Collection: Rajmalkos Raga, c. 1775 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)

Rajmalkos Raga, c. 1775 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040492 Rajmalkos Raga, c.1775 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 28x20 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Background imageDeity Collection: Bodhisattva Kannon with a Lotus Blossom (wood, gilding and lacquer)

Bodhisattva Kannon with a Lotus Blossom (wood, gilding and lacquer)
5615470 Bodhisattva Kannon with a Lotus Blossom (wood, gilding and lacquer) by Japanese School, (18th century); height:73.5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background imageDeity Collection: Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, c. 1860 (marble)

Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, c. 1860 (marble)
6331011 Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss, c.1860 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); 72x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDeity Collection: Marshal Wang, 1542 (ink and color on silk)

Marshal Wang, 1542 (ink and color on silk)
5054687 Marshal Wang, 1542 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); length: 98.4 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Marshal Wang)

Background imageDeity Collection: Kassite cuneiform tablet with Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, c

Kassite cuneiform tablet with Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, c
5049837 Kassite cuneiform tablet with Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, c.16th-15th century BC (black marble) by Mesopotamian; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageDeity Collection: Mongaku Shonin under the Waterfall (Bottom) (colour woodblock print)

Mongaku Shonin under the Waterfall (Bottom) (colour woodblock print)
5043913 Mongaku Shonin under the Waterfall (Bottom) (colour woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: From a vertical triptych (bottom)

Background imageDeity Collection: Incense burner in the form of the god Nappatecuhtli, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c

Incense burner in the form of the god Nappatecuhtli, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c
5926313 Incense burner in the form of the god Nappatecuhtli, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City

Background imageDeity Collection: Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac

Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac
5926309 Incense burner in the form of the goddess of agriculture Chicomecoatl, Tlahuac, Late Postclassic period, c.1500 (terracotta) by Aztec, (16th century); Museo Nacional de Antropologia

Background imageDeity Collection: Vertumnus and Pomona, 1615 (oil on canvas)

Vertumnus and Pomona, 1615 (oil on canvas)
5938199 Vertumnus and Pomona, 1615 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 70.8x101.2 (original size); 90.4x104.2 (extended size) cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDeity Collection: Akiba Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Akiba (wood with polychrome & gold)

Akiba Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Akiba (wood with polychrome & gold)
5846315 Akiba Gongen, Manifestation of Mount Akiba (wood with polychrome & gold) by Japanese School, (17th century); 87.6A--41.3A--41.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN




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"Exploring the Divine: A Glimpse into the Multifaceted Deities of India and Beyond" Immerse yourself in a world where gods and goddesses reign supreme, as we embark on a journey through captivating images that depict various deities from different cultures. In the heartland of India, behold the majestic Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman standing tall in all their divine glory. Their vibrant presence exudes power and devotion, reminding us of ancient tales that have shaped generations. Moving further into this mystical realm, we encounter Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – three enchanting Hindu goddesses who embody beauty, prosperity, knowledge respectively. In awe-inspiring statues like Annapurna giving food at Lakshman temple or Lakshmi gracefully holding lotus flowers symbolizing wealth; these celestial beings inspire reverence among devotees. Venturing beyond Indian borders to Greece's rich mythology brings us face-to-face with Hermes - an exquisite sculpture by Jonnard. This messenger god captivates with his youthful charm and agility. Returning to India's spiritual landscape reveals Krishna and Rada entwined in eternal love - their divine union celebrated across centuries for its profound symbolism of devotion. Further east lies Padmasambhava statue nestled within Kathok Wodsallin Gompa in Sikkim. This revered figure represents enlightenment and compassion within Tibetan Buddhism—a testament to how diverse faiths intertwine across Asia. Titian's Venus of Urbino takes us back to Renaissance Europe—an embodiment of feminine grace that transcends time itself—reminding us that divinity knows no boundaries or cultural constraints. As our exploration continues northward towards Norse mythology, Odin sits regally upon his throne—a wise ruler overseeing realms unknown to mortals—an emblematic representation of strength intertwined with wisdom. Back amidst the vivid tapestry of Hinduism, we encounter the divine couple Visnu and Lakshmi.